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Overview |
Menlo | Bennington | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Menlo | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Menlo | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Menlo | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Bennington than Menlo College ($60,648.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Menlo College than Bennington ($29,151 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,250 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 42% larger than aid received Menlo College ($49,183 vs. $34,632)
Menlo vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Menlo .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Menlo vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Bennington? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bennington and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Menlo College (67% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $22,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $31,700)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $4,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($21,062 vs. $26,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/